'Rajinikanth is certainly stirring the pot'

'There will be significant political traction for him. But how much, we don't know yet.' IMAGE: Rajinikanth shows the Apana Mudra during a press conference to announce the launch of his political......

Why Rajini's 'Periyar row' is not a vote-catcher

If the Congress lost in Tamil Nadu in 1967, never to return, or the DMK and the AIADMK have kept their place in power and electoral politics since then, it owes not to their love or hatred for gods......

As Tamil Nadu readies for poll battle, PMK is the real winner

‘With its vote bank is intact, the PMK, though a smaller party of Vanniars, was able to twist around major parties like the DMK and AIADMK, negotiating with both before settling for Chief......

Alas, Petta is not Rajini's ticket to politics

Rajinikanth is yet to identify a filmi platform to be able to launch his political career from the celluloid platform as only MGR had done, successfully and in the pre-IT era, says N Sathiya......

Beware of get-rich-quick tips

You might be bombarded with SMS advice, WhatsApp messages and online fast-money schemes. Here’s why one should avoid them.  “Have you ever traded in the stock market, sir?”......

Little 'ions' in quest for fun-filled Facebook

When (chief technology officer) Satyam starts checking in, there will be traffic jams in electron flow! This is not a line for a Rajnikanth-inspired joke book, but from the company manual of Little......

Here's what to expect from Rajinikanth's Darbar

When the iconic Rajnikanth roars into a film, there is bound to be an added pressure. But the very saleable A R Murugadoss was ready for it in his next film, Darbar. He claims Rajnikanth......

Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota Review: A must-watch!

Vasan Bala creates a world so mad yet meticulous and unlike no other in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, raves Sukanya Verma. When I first watched Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota at a film festival last year, I......

Box Office: Poster Boys, Daddy open poorly

The hits and misses of the week. This week's releases Poster Boys, a remake the Marathi film Poshter Boyz opened to below average collections at the box office. The other release......

Box Office: Baadshaho, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan open poorly

The hits and misses of the week. This week's releases Baadshaho and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan have opened to contrasting reviews. While Shubh Mangal Saavdhan has been loved the......

Shreyas Iyer to join India's squad for second Australia Test

IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer successfully completed his rehab at the National Cricket Academy following his back injury and was cleared by the BCCI Medical Team on Tuesday. Photograph: Alex Davidson/Getty......

Check out Tendulkar-Shah Rukh's online bromance

IMAGE: Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan pose together during a promotional event. Photograph: Punit Paranjpe/Reuters In his own inimitable way, Bollywood......

ISL Opening Ceremony: Aishwarya, Alia steal the show

Superstar Rajinikanth with actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Photograph: PTI Bollywood stars' Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Alia Bhatt's breathtaking moves mesmerised the spectators during a short......